As alternative investment managers increasingly explore the use of placement agents to support their capital-raising efforts, AIMA is pleased to present a moderated Q&A session offering practical insights into how placement agents operate and what managers should consider before engaging one.

Join us for an engaging conversation that will cover:

• A high-level overview of the placement agent’s role and firm structure
• How teams are organized and which jurisdictions are seeing the most investor interest for hedge funds and private credit
• How placement agents work with both managers and investors
• Common investor preferences (fund structure, fee alignment, etc.)
• Key considerations for managers engaging with placement agents
• Trends they are seeing in the market
• And more

Speaker:

• Les Baquiran, Founder, Alpine Capital Advisors

Moderator:

• Claire Van Wyk-Allan, Managing Director, Head of Canada & Investor Engagement, Americas, AIMA